This is a great all purpose saucepan.  It heats up quickly and distributes heat throughout the pan evenly.   Food doesn't stick to the pan and it cleans easily.  I've made pastas and stews in this pan.   I even used it to brown a small steak before putting it in the oven to finish.  The steak ended up being perfectly seared and caramelized tasted like a restaurant steak.  This is my now go to pan for a variety of recipes.  I received this pan for a discount in exchange for my honest review.